Sunday 23 September 2012 14.51 EDT
First published on Sunday 23 September 2012 14.51 EDT

After the revelations this month regarding the Hillsborough tragedy in 1989, today's match between old rivals Liverpool and Manchester United is all the more emotional. Tributes from both sets of fans have been left at the Shankly Gates

The captain, who chested down a loose ball before sending a measured volley into the bottom corner, celebrates on his knees and points to the sky in memory of his cousin who died in the Hillsborough disaster

And it is Valencia who contributes to the match-winning goal nine minutes from time - a goal scored by Robin Van Persie. Valencia was fouled by Glen Johnson as he burst into the box and Van Persie converted the resulting spot-kick ... Liverpool remain without a win this season after what has been a spirited display and an emotive occasionPhotograph: Tom Jenkins